Fool's Gold

( 13 )

Overview

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days co-stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey re-team on the big screen for this adventurous tale about a treasure-hunting couple whose eight-year quest for the ultimate prize has left them flat broke and fresh out of gas. Ben "Finn" Finnegan McConaughey is a treasure hunter who has made it his mission in life to track down the Queen's Dowry -- a legendary collection of 40 chests filled with priceless treasure, and lost at sea in 1715. But in his single-minded quest to track down this ...
See more details below
DVD (Wide Screen)
$3.59
BN.com price
(Save 40%)$5.99 List Price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (DVD)
  • All (35) from $1.99   
  • New (12) from $4.21   
  • Used (23) from $1.99   

More About This Product

Overview

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days co-stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey re-team on the big screen for this adventurous tale about a treasure-hunting couple whose eight-year quest for the ultimate prize has left them flat broke and fresh out of gas. Ben "Finn" Finnegan McConaughey is a treasure hunter who has made it his mission in life to track down the Queen's Dowry -- a legendary collection of 40 chests filled with priceless treasure, and lost at sea in 1715. But in his single-minded quest to track down this sizable booty, Finn has sadly neglected his marriage to his loving wife Tess Hudson. Tess has grown tired of the hunt, and now she's looking to start her life anew by going to work on the massive yacht of globetrotting billionaire Nigel Honeycutt Donald Sutherland. But just as Tess begins to relish the freedom on her new, laid-back lifestyle, Finn uses his roughish charm to convince the adventurous baron and his debutante daughter Gemma Alexis Dziena that the elusive Spanish treasure is finally within reach. Of course no magnate in his right mind would reject the prospect of tracking down the most mythical treasure on the planet, and now as the hapless Tess is forced on yet another wild goose chase, her husband's former mentor Moe Fitch Ray Winstone and a greedy local gangster Kevin Hart up the stakes by joining in on the race.
Read More Show Less

Special Features

Fool's Gold: Flirting with adventure - The chemistry between two charming contemporary stars; Gag reel
Read More Show Less

Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide
The stars of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days reunite for what could have been another lazy paycheck movie, another in a string of undemanding romantic comedies featuring Matthew McConaughey as a charming scoundrel. Rather, Fool's Gold has the action-adventure trappings of McConaughey's Sahara -- which, granted, could also be a bad thing. But he and Kate Hudson make this movie work with their undeniable chemistry, timing, and gifts for physical comedy. It's worth noting that the Florida Keys setting doesn't hurt. When it comes to hunts for buried treasure involving hapless yet charismatic characters who aren't too distantly separated from each other on the scale from hero to villain, Fool's Gold is the kind of movie you want. Director Andy Tennant does a good job keeping the tone light, without removing the specter of real danger hanging over the whole enterprise. He does this through a handful of funny, smartly choreographed near-death escapes for McConaughey's Finn, where someone usually ends up getting shot in the foot. There are good supporting performances here, from Ewen Bremner as a Russian diver, Donald Sutherland as a yacht-owning billionaire, Alexis Dziena as his heiress daughter, and Kevin Hart as a rapper-turned-Caribbean gangster named Big Bunny. In fact, this motley crew of characters gives Fool's Gold the feel of one of Carl Hiaasen's satirical Florida-based mystery novels, filled with quintessentially Floridian lowlifes. But make no mistake -- it's the zippiness of the relationship between Finn and Hudson's Tess that makes this movie work. The nearly divorced couple, their heads firmly planted in the clouds, bicker like people who love each other despite -- or perhaps because of -- their ample supply of faults. You may hate yourself, consider yourself a bit the fool, for liking Fool's Gold, but it's a valid reaction to the finished product.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/17/2008
  • UPC: 085391139997
  • Original Release: 2008

    • Rating:

  • Source: Warner Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Language: Français
  • Time: 1:52:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 19,693

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Matthew McConaughey Ben "Finn" Finnegan
Kate Hudson Tes, Tess
Donald Sutherland Nigel Honeycutt
Alexis Dziena Gemma Honeycutt
Ewen Bremner Alfonz
Ray Winstone Moe Fitch
Kevin Hart Bigg Bunny
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Cordell
Brian Hooks Curtis
David Roberts Cyrus
Michael Mulheren Eddie
Adam Le Fevre Gary
Rohan Nichol Stefan
Roger Sciberras Andras
Technical Credits
Andy Tennant Director, Screenwriter
Juel Bestrop Casting
Paul "Salty" Brincat Sound/Sound Designer
Don Burgess Cinematographer
John Claflin Original Story, Screenwriter
Donald De Line Producer
Ngila Dickson Costumes/Costume Designer
Damien Drew Art Director
James R. Dyer Executive Producer
George Fenton Score Composer
Bernie Goldmann Producer
Stephen Jones Co-producer
Julianne Jordan Musical Direction/Supervision
Richard King Sound/Sound Designer
Jon Klane Producer
Wink Mordaunt Executive Producer
Toby Pease Asst. Director
Peter Russell Art Director
Troy T. Takaki Editor
Tracey Wadmore-Smith Editor
Charles Wood Production Designer
Seth Yanklewitz Casting
Daniel Zelman Original Story, Screenwriter
Read More Show Less

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Fool's Gold
1. Missing the Boat [6:50]
2. Imperfect [2:37]
3. Drop Anchor [5:38]
4. Dash to Divorce [6:28]
5. Sticking It to Him [3:57]
6. Finn's Genius [5:21]
7. Hat Trick [4:27]
8. Welcome Aboard [3:33]
9. Treasure Tale [8:12]
10. Already Taken [4:23]
11. Gemma's Turn [4:28]
12. Not Together [4:21]
13. For What It's Worth [2:22]
14. Bigg Bunny Bargaining [5:38]
15. So Close to the Answer [5:01]
16. The Aurelia [5:17]
17. Diary Secrets [6:42]
18. Half a Getaway [2:56]
19. Blowing Gold [3:52]
20. Underwater Rescue [4:10]
21. Reluctant Passenger [3:20]
22. Playing Pilot [3:37]
23. From Crash to Crush [3:17]
24. The Queen's Dowry [1:19]
25. End Credits [4:20]
Read More Show Less

Menu

Disc #1 -- Fool's Gold
   Play Movie
   Scene Selections
   Special Features
      Fool's Gold: Flirting With Adventure
      Gag Reel
   Languages
      Spoken Languages
         English
         Français
         Español
      Subtitles
         English (For the Hearing Impaired)
         Français
         Español
         Off
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4
( 13 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(5)

4 Star

(3)

3 Star

(4)

2 Star

(1)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing all of 13 Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    um, yeah...

    This movie wasn't very good. I was disappointed and I didn't even have high expectations for it. The first movie I ever walked out on.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Loved it!

    Great movie with comedy, light-hearted romance, and a little adventure. Good clean fun.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    eh

    I felt great when my boyfriend came home with a chick-flick. When we watched it, however, I realized that Fools Gold is just like every other chick-flick, nothing special. Yes, the begining is funny and I love Matthew and Kate together, but all the same slightly boring...Rent before you buy, okay?

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Anonymous

    Posted November 28, 2008

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted June 18, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted May 22, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted March 2, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted March 4, 2010

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted April 19, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 7, 2010

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

  • Anonymous

    Posted January 16, 2009

    No text was provided for this review.

Sort by: Showing all of 13 Customer Reviews